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S. 2663

Referred to Committee

ACRE Act

Introduced 4/12/2018•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

4/12/2018 • Senate

Summary

Agriculture Creates Real Employment Act or the ACRE Act

This bill reduces environmental requirements for agricultural producers, including requirements concerning

  • the takings of certain birds at farms or aquaculture facilities,
  • exports of certain sea urchins and sea cucumbers,
  • discharges of pesticides,
  • the use of information and data collected in accordance with certain environmental laws, or
  • oil pollution on farms.

Introduced in Senate • 4/12/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAquacultureBirdsCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMotor fuelsOil and gasPest management

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (11)

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Sponsor

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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

Republican • WY

Sponsored 4/12/2018

Cosponsors (10)

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Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

R-ID

Joined 4/12/2018

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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 4/12/2018

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Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]

R-WY

Joined 4/12/2018

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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

R-NE

Joined 4/12/2018

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 4/12/2018